Hotel berhampiran Children＇s Science & Nature Area, St. Catharines

Great location , lots of stores nearby, close to the highway, Niagara falls 10 mins away. Breakfast was fantastic, lots of selection, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub and sauna. Also has an arcade on site, as well as a mini putt. Indoor dining room has great selection of food and world class wings.

First a disclosure, as a couple we are both Marriott Lifetime Titanium -- thousands of stays at Marriott properties. Our stay here was a last minute decision and was one of the most pleasant, unexpected accomodations we could have had. From check-in through departure our expectations were exceeded. Well trained desk staff suitably dressed and delightful, fresh well maintained designed rooms with pristine bathroom (ZERO toiletries especially nice). What we once found standard at all levels of Marriott properties and now sadly failing more often than not makes us ready to stay at other chains. If we find more like this we will be more than pleased. When returning to the area we will definitely stay here again.

I booked a King-size bed suite for Labor Day weekend from here and then read so many negative comments about it (well I normally read the reviews before booking a stay but this time was a last minute booking and I found a good deal with only a couple suites left so I booked it right away), so I was worried. As many reviewers wrote the line to check-in was long (it was 3:45pm when we got there), yet there was a note saying they are currently updating the system/software, and the manager did come out and apologized for the wait by saying she was short of staff. Also, before Starbucks closed the staff made some ice capp (sample size) for the line. Both the manager came out addressing the wait and the coffee were nice gestures. Throughout the 20 mins wait I did see a few transaction problems with credit cards not going through and booking issues from specific booking sites. When it was our turn, the guy who served us did not greet us but only asked for my last name and then told me there was a parking fee and resort fee, and told me 2 times that there would be a $150 deposit, which I knew beforehand, and then asked me to sign. From the indifferent facial expression on the 3 check-in staff I could tell they had a long (and possibly rough) day enduring the frustration from the technical issues and customers who might have bias from reading negative reviews before coming. While I am a customer expecting good customer service, believing they should portrait the expected professionalism, that includes at least a decent greeting and smile which I can normally get from a cashier at a supermarket, I would lower my expectation this time to not let anything affect my mood with my loved one for this stay. Maybe I had expected worse, but honestly this was actually not bad at all. (On our way up we came across 2 cleaning ladies who greeted us with smiles) So we got a suite on the top floor - I must say it is super clean and pleasant! The toilet tank has a little leak to the bowl so there is a small ongoing water sound but that is the only imperfect thing inside the suite. I am very pleased with the room. I read before about someone drank the bottled water and got charged, there's actually a price tag/note on the bottle. So to be fair people need to read for what is communicated to you. To make the resort fee well spent I had a swim before it closed (although it is expensive to pay $20 for a swim and it is hard to agree with such ”resort fee”). Again, it was clean and pleasant. The water wasn't warm enough for small kids as I saw some could only stay for a few minutes then left, so it was good for real swimmers like us who could enjoy a small-kids-free swim time. Many booking sites said there is a sauna room but we couldn't find one, the staff at the reception said he didn't know there is one, and we caught another staff near the pool and asked and he said many years ago there was one but not anymore. The daily specials at the restaurant Don Cherry and the breakfast menu are costing nothing more than any other entry level restaurants/chain eateries nearby so I think it is good and convenient to just dine in downstairs, especially on rainy days. So I am writing this to provide a more balanced view. I believe many who think their expectations unmet would vent by writing a bad review, and I do believe bad experiences do happen, yet at the same time most won't care to share their experiences if things are fine and okay. For me, after reading so many negative comments I feel that I can give my honest review to show the other side of the coin - This is only fair for the hotel and the staff who did do a great job, like the staff, Eva, who cleaned our room, and those who stock the pool with clean towels and keep the area clean :-) (My deposit was clear upon check-out, unlike some reviewers wrote that they did not get back the money after a week) Read less

Super tolle Lage an den Niagara Fällen. Wir hatten ein tolles Zimmer mit Blick auf die Niagara Fälle. Freundlicher Empfang. Valet Parking für unseren Miet SUV = 100 Kanadische Dollar. Aufgrund der Top Lage ist das Hotel sehr beliebt und daher von sehr vielen Menschen besucht. Der Andrang am Frühstücksbüffet bereits um 7:30 Uhr ist immens. Wartezeit am Buffet für ein Omelett mind. 20 Minuten und beim Rest vom Buffet geht es drunter und drüber. Sitzplätze werden selber ausgesucht was zu einem mittleren Chaos führt. Das Personal ist heillos überfordert. Hier sollte man die Frühstückspolitik eventuell nochmal überdenken. Einzig toll am Frühstück ist der Ausblick auf die Niagarafälle

The bathroom was a bit tight, but the building was constructed in 1929, so that can be understood. The bathroom could use a little updating, though, as the wallpaper is old and quite unattractive, and the three-tier shelf was missing one of the glass shelf pieces (and with a bathroom that small, you need all the space you can get!). Aside from that, the room was a decent size, and the pillows and mattress were extremely comfortable. We prefer scratchy towels, and the ones we had in our room were the most scratchy towels that we've ever received at a hotel, so that is a plus. Additionally, all of the staff were quite friendly, and the building/property were kept clean and tidy, even with as busy as it was when we stayed (during peak season). If you're looking to be near all of the hustle and bustle of Clifton Hill, and don't mind a healthy stroll to the Falls, the Crowne Plaza is a nice place to stay. Just be sure not to pass the entrance for the parking lot on Falls Avenue, as it looks just like the sidewalk, and not like a driveway (it's immediately past the small ”Crowne Plaza” sign)!

This hotel is right in the center of Niagara. Walking distance to everything and connects to the ****** and other shops, which was very nice. On Friday morning we were woken up by a fire alarm at 6AM, this was a bummer and ruined our mood for the day as we were planning to sleep in a couple more hours and enjoy our last day in Niagara. The fire alarm wasn’t so much the problem as the wait to get the elevators to start working again. We were forced outside in 40 degree weather with nothing but what we had on for almost 2 hours. Please get a proper elevator fire system in place to make this false alarm easier for customers.

Wah. Dari perspektif lebuh raya, ini kelihatan seperti idea paling buruk untuk sebuah hotel yang pernah ada. Tetapi sebenarnya ia adalah istana sebenar yang tinggal di dalam kawasan rumput kuda kuda emas yang dikelilingi oleh parit pertukaran daun semanggi. Saya mempunyai suite yang sangat bergaya yang membolehkan saya melakukan kerja saya dalam gaya dengan kopi dan beberapa kemas kini berita, kemudian berehat dengan segelas wain dan acara zum. Apa yang hilang hanyalah jubah mewah, tetapi sebenarnya, ini hanyalah dunia kekurangan kita yang baru -- tiada apa yang menentang mereka.

Well, Happy Canada Day! A pleasant stay indeed, however, still have something particular must be improved, body shampoo is empty, no toothbrush, no slippers, more expensive parking fees. Fortunately, I received some vouchers as I checked in, receptionists are kind to serve!